How long should you wait to eat solid food after getting your wisdom teeth out?

Question

How long should you wait to eat solid food after getting your wisdom teeth out?

Answer 1

My teeth were still hurting a week after and i was having trouble with solid food. My dentist said it was normal though. Basically you should definitely stay away from it for 24 hours so you don't develop dry socket, and then eat whatever you feel comfortable eating. Start with softer foods and move up to harder foods. Sandwiches were the worst for me.

Answer 2

I say try to stay away from them for a day or two. It hurts the first couple days.